n. & v.
--n. a projecting piece of wood made for insertion into a corresponding cavity (esp. a mortise) in another piece.
--v.tr.
1. cut as a tenon.
2 join by means of a tenon.
Phrases and idioms:
tenon-saw a small saw with a strong brass or steel back for fine work.
Derivatives:
tenoner n.
Etymology: ME f. F f. tenir hold f. L tenere